as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work
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1
as in cooling
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look
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Recent Examples of quieting
Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The company says the device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart, quieting racing thoughts and shifting users into parasympathetic mode.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Search revenue grew 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, quieting concerns over AI’s cannibalizing Google’s core business, and the company crossed $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Research has linked prolonged exposure to that level of ambient noise to elevated stress and anxiety, so by quieting that baseline sensory load, ANC creates the right environment for some calming music or a meditation app to do its job.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the key lessons UConn’s veterans took from last year’s championship run was the importance of focus, of quieting the noise that surrounds the bracket and the program’s unmatched legacy of success.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
However, the Rams’ acquisition of Garrett puts a team that was firmly a Super Bowl favorite back in the conversation for a 2026 Super Bowl run, quieting the doubters who rose after the 2026 NFL Draft.
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The company says the device supports sleep by lowering cortisol within minutes, slowing the heart, quieting racing thoughts and shifting users into parasympathetic mode.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Search revenue grew 17% year-over-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, quieting concerns over AI’s cannibalizing Google’s core business, and the company crossed $400 billion in annual revenue for the first time.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 May 2026
The alarms go off, the two get locked in the entry hall, and as Emma panics, Charlie rushes over to kiss her, quieting her fear.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Research has linked prolonged exposure to that level of ambient noise to elevated stress and anxiety, so by quieting that baseline sensory load, ANC creates the right environment for some calming music or a meditation app to do its job.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Clay Holmes threw 5 2/3 innings, Devin Williams recorded his first save in a Mets uniform, and the Mets limited the Cards to only five hits throughout the entire game, quieting the bats that made a lot of noise in their season-opening series.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
One of the key lessons UConn’s veterans took from last year’s championship run was the importance of focus, of quieting the noise that surrounds the bracket and the program’s unmatched legacy of success.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026
Kimmel quotes from one popular manual, published in 1916, that advised quieting a crying baby by flipping it over and administering a vigorous spanking.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieting
Adjective
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Separate soaking tubs provide an alternative for a more relaxing bath.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Few things are more relaxing than slipping into a bubbly hot tub — being able to do it every night in the comfort of your own backyard would be pure bliss.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But now to Los Angeles, summers are cooling slightly, with three fewer above-normal summer days per year since 1970.—
Zoe Mintz,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Frozen twist – Midsummer at ICEHOTEL Thanks to sustainable cooling tech, Sweden’s ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi stays open year-round.—
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The goal is to activate parasympathetic pathways tied to calming the stress response, improving heart rate variability and supporting relaxation.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Each takes a different approach to calming the nervous system, and each comes with its own price tag, design and use case.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Wine country with kids in tow doesn’t have to mean a stressful afternoon of shushing and screen time.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2026
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Levy sat on the floor, watching like a proud father and shushing whisperers.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That palms-together, head-bobbing, smiling Thai service creates the most soothing, de-stressing atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The formula also uses AnnonaSense, ceramides, glycerin and shea butter, among other soothing ingredients, to hydrate and retain moisture, while also working to help neutralize visible redness.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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There are a lot of ways to declutter out there—the pile method and the discernment method are two of them, and now, everyone’s hushing their house.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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Unfortunately, the austerity and elegance of the downstairs dining room acts as a dampener, hushing the salad’s brashness and sapping much of the fun.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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The project was about permeating the masses, gradually lulling them with propaganda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Glamp or camp under the starry skies with Lake Superior's waves lulling you to sleep at Grand Marais Recreation Area or Pincushion Mountain Haus.—
Joie Probst,
Midwest Living,
25 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Avila-Siqueiros was silencing the Warner bats, allowing just four walks and an error in the first five innings.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Self-silencing pain and allowing it to be silenced, however, had not served me well.—
Nami Mun,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2026
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“Quieting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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